“They are making progress. It just depends on the issues they have,” the mayor said of crews from Western Massachusetts Electric Co.

Meanwhile, about 50 people were sheltered overnight Tuesday at the Senior Center, which has been opened as a warming facility.

Schools continued to be closed Wednesday as neither Tatham nor Coburn school have power and numerous side streets are still impassable, according to the mayor.

Starting Saturday, the city will have private hauler start picking up tree limbs and other storm-related debris that residents may set out on their tree belts. Collection will continue until Dec. 15. Residents are asked to be careful to not block the roadway.

Debris other than tree waste will not be eligible for collection. Call the Department of Public Works at (413) 263-3246 with any questions.